Food, family and memories are as intertwined in the South as if woven on the same thread. At any function we attend, from a party to a wedding to a funeral, we are as likely to talk as much about the food that was there, as we are about why we are gathered. ~Mary Foreman

I'm your cook, not your doctor. ~PAULA DEEN

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Friday, September 4, 2009

Yep. You read that right! Finally, after all this time of y'all hearing me talk up the Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning I use so much, I'm here to tell ya, that those fine folks at Walker & Sons, right slap in the Heart of Cajun Country in Ville Platte, Louisiana, have kindly provided me with a fantastic gift basket so that you can give this seasoning that I love so much a try. Woohooo!

I'm so excited because I can't tell you how many comments and emails and links out to Slap Ya Mama website there has been. Everybody wants to know more about this seasoning!

Included with the gift basket is a nice, canvas covered, square basket as pictured above, plus a nice, roomy Slap Ya Mama cook's apron. You will get a kick out of wearing this apron I just know it and it'll sure be a conversation starter!

You are going to get to finally try this fantastic seasoning in not just one variety, but you get THREE different Slap Ya Mama signature seasonings to try!

FIRST, of course, you'll get to try the original Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning that y'all see me use the most. Slap Ya Mama Original Blend is a unique blend of salt, red pepper, black pepper, and garlic that will make your cooking explode with Cajun flavor. And Slap Ya Mama contains no MSG. It is sure to enhance any dish, from popcorn to seafood, breakfast to late night snacks, gourmet foods to french fries. If you can eat it you pretty much can "slap" it!

ALSO included is a canister of Slap Ya Mama Hot blend. Slap Ya Mama Hot Blend is sure to set your mouth on fire, but at the same time it will add that unique Cajun flavor to any dish.

AND ONE MORE! Also included in this gift basket is Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend! Slap Ya Mama White Pepper Blend is an excellent Cajun blend for those who can't or don't want to consume black pepper, or if you just want a change! It's a little spicier than the original blend and provides a unique taste because of the use of the white pepper.

And these are no little sample sizes ya'll. I use about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in most of my dishes and these are nice, hefty, full sized 8 ounce canisters that will last you awhile!

I know that once you try this seasoning you will understand why I love it so much and why I use it so much.

Here's how to enter:

1. Pop on over to Slap Ya Mama Recipes and take a quick browse through the recipes, come back here and let me know what you might consider using these amazing seasonings with. Be sure to check the recipe categories to the right of those featured recipes on that first page so you can see the rest of the recipes for Appetizers, Sides, Soups, Slap Recipes and such.

And don't worry if you win and want more Slap Ya Mama, or you don't win and want to try it, but can't find it in your area. You can purchase it online! Just check out the Slap Ya Mama store. While you're there, have a look at the cool gift packs because you know, Christmas is just around the corner and I know that somebody you know would love something from there. And, with any order between now and September 30th, you'll receive a free Cajun Pepper Sauce too.

Tweet as many times as you wantfor extra entries(just not in a row though please) and be sure to come back here and leave a comment and link for each tweet so you get credit. You don't have to leave a new recipe each time, just that you tweeted and the link! *click on the "xx minutes ago" to get the direct link

That's it - good luck!

Some legal stuff:

1. Due to shipping issues, giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only please.

2. Winner will be selected by a random draw.

3. Winner will be announced on Deep South Dish blog and must claim their prize within 48 hours of the time their name is posted or the prize will be forfeited.

4. Winner must send an email to mary @ deepsouthdish . com {remove spaces}, and include their name, mailing address & telephone number in order to collect their prize.
5. GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED - GOOD LUCK!!

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